The RAVEN 2 Meca Ranking has been having a rather turbulent time throughout August. At the start of the month, Destroyer finally broke out of the low-popularity slump, and the landscape for ranker class distribution shifted significantly. Furthermore, in the Global Region, Night Ranger has been dethroned from its long-held seat. It is a period of unprecedented change, likely triggered by recent adjustments to class balance.

Shall we take a deep dive into the charts? In the Korean Region's server-by-server TOP 3, Vanguard is steadily expanding its territory. It secured 3rd place in Lux-Fides, Terra-Honors, and Mare-Metus. As a result, it now has a presence in every world except Vita and Solar.

In the Vita World, Assassin dominates the 3rd place spot, securing it across four servers, while Deathbringer occupies the remaining two. Solar sees a strong showing from Deathbringer and Destroyer; the former holds 3rd in Salus, Honors, and Dolor servers, while the latter claims the spot in Mors and Metus. By and large, Night Ranger and Divinecaster remain locked in 1st and 2nd, while Vanguard, Assassin, and Deathbringer fight for the 3rd position.

We cannot overlook the hot topic, Destroyer. Following the class balance adjustments, its presence has grown considerably. While it may not be a dominant force just yet, it is taking steady steps forward. The notable change is the shift in its main stage; while it previously made waves in the Nox World, its share has decreased there, while it has increased its slice of the pie in Solar as mentioned earlier. It is definitely a class to watch.

Overall Class Analysis

The protagonists of the all-server ranker class distribution chart are Destroyer and Vanguard. Both recorded 6.2%, landing them in a joint 5th place. Destroyer is gradually widening the gap between itself and Berserker and Elementalist, while Vanguard is slowly reclaiming its share.

For reference, the gap between the joint 5th and 4th place Deathbringer has narrowed to 0.9 percentage points. While this was once a formidable chasm, recent trends suggest it is no longer insurmountable, as evidenced by Destroyer successfully climbing into joint 5th. Let's keep a close eye on whether the rankings continue to shift.

Global Class Analysis

The RAVEN 2 Global Region recruitment pool has expanded once again. With character creation restrictions in the Pia World gradually being lifted, we are now able to track ranker classes in every server except Pia-Fides. The results once again lean in favor of Divinecaster. After surging 5.4 percentage points last week to take 1st place, it has successfully held its ground. Although it dipped by 0.5 percentage points this week, 2nd place Night Ranger saw a similar decline, leaving the impact negligible. It appears the status quo—Night Ranger as the most popular in the Korean Region and Divinecaster in the Global Region—is here to stay.

Additionally, the metrics for Deathbringer are quite eye-catching. It has increased its share by 1.2 percentage points for two consecutive weeks. It has been on a consistent upward trajectory since the 5th week of July, reaching 9.8%. At this rate, it is expected to hit 10% soon. We might see a head-to-head rivalry develop with Assassin.

Guild Dungeon Ranking Records

The RAVEN 2 Meca Ranking has added a new corner. Following the massive update on July 30, Guild Dungeons underwent significant changes, including the addition of a 5th stage, time attacks, rankings, and a seasonal system. We are now tracking the records of guilds that have cleared 3rd stage or higher on a world basis. The first season runs until 4:59 AM on September 15, and KookminTree could not simply let this slide. We have compiled the records for all worlds in the Korean Region.

A total of 315 guilds were included in this tally. These are considered to be dedicated RAVEN 2 players with well-honed specs. Though it might seem small at a glance, it can be interpreted in a positive light. The key indicator is the number of guilds that have cleared the 4th stage wall; only 56 guilds managed the 4th stage, while a mere 8 cleared the 5th. This suggests that the difficulty spikes significantly with each stage, serving as a solid benchmark for guild power.

5th stage clearing guilds are all from Lux and Nox. Lux has a high concentration of the Dandan Union. Aside from the DandanKiller union, they all belong to the Dandan Union. Nox, on the other hand, is a mix of various unions such as Myth, Guard Union, and VIP. This clearly illustrates the atmospheric differences between the two worlds. For those who dig deep into RAVEN 2, this metric offers plenty of room for analysis.

PVP Ranking Status

During the second quarter, the performance of RAVEN 2 PVP rankers was quite dismal. Finding a 100-kill ranker was a challenge. This period coincided with the 1st-anniversary event and the RAVEN 2 Guild Championship. Fortunately, the tide turned in the third quarter. KDA scores and points began to rise, and we have reached a point where hundreds of kill-rankers appear consistently. At this stage, it is safe to assume that the content has regained its momentum.

This week, we once again saw rankers with over 100 kills. The protagonists are 'Cantabile' from Mare-Metus, 'AccountThatKillsAdventureGuilds' from Mare-Honors, and 'Russet' from Nox-Dolor. They achieved high KDA scores with an overwhelming number of kills and few deaths. I often wonder, how on earth do they set these records? I look forward to seeing more such rankers and even more intense competition in the future.

RAVEN 2 Meca Ranking User Vote

Last week's voting topic was 'Event rewards you want to receive again.' Participation was higher than usual, likely because it struck a chord with many users. There were three options, and the margins were slim. 1st place went to the Ultimate Coupon. This item, distributed back in May, is used for re-contracting Avatars and Familiars, and re-synthesizing Stella. It is a rare item that was only handed out once. 2nd place was the Special Equipment Restoration Coupon, showing a high demand for item recovery. 3rd place was the Hero Summon Scroll.

Now, I will announce this week's voting topic. In RAVEN 2, obtaining Normal to Rare grade equipment has become easier than before. Rare equipment is traded cheaply on the exchange, and Netmarble is lowering the entry barrier for Hero equipment. Naturally, their utility and usage are decreasing. Let us know how you use equipment of Rare grade or below. Please cast your vote, and I will announce the results next time.